Custodian, 10-Mo @ Metro Tech (4 Positions Available)
About The Position
The Custodian is responsible for cleaning, housekeeping, and maintenance of buildings and facilities to ensure a safe and clean working environment. The role provides environmental services at an assigned campus or site and supports a safe, healthy, and thriving learning and working environment for students and staff. Work is performed throughout campuses and District facilities, both indoors and outdoors. The position involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures, potentially dangerous tools and equipment, and hazardous chemicals. The employee must be physically able to perform essential tasks such as standing, turning, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing ladders, and may need to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, or at least six months in custodial practices, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Ability to operate custodial equipment such as buffers, scrubbers, and extractors.
- Ability to read and follow warning labels on supplies, cleaning solutions, and hazardous materials.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and procedures.
- Skill in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to provide excellent customer experiences, including tactful and courteous interaction with the public.
- Commitment to creating and sustaining a thriving learning and working environment for students and staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to use initiative within organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Physical ability to perform essential functions, including standing, turning, stooping, crouching, crawling, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing ladders; may need to lift up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Provide environmental services at an assigned campus or site to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students and staff.
- Sweep, mop, and wax floors; wash windows and walls; and place temporary patches for broken windows and doors.
- Scour and polish tile, porcelain, mirrors, and metal fixtures; clean and arrange furniture.
- Clean outside walkways and power-wash exterior walls and surfaces.
- Empty trash receptacles.
- Clean, sanitize, and restock supplies in locker rooms and restrooms.
- Secure buildings by ensuring doors and windows are intact and locked and lights are turned off.
- Assist with setup for and cleanup after activities.
- Replace damaged ceiling tiles, light bulbs, and tubes; make minor repairs on fixtures, furniture, and equipment.
- Report damage or necessary repairs to the immediate supervisor.
- Demonstrate courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff.
- Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follow Governing Board Policies; and perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
